Charity

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Did you realise that Freemasons in the United Kingdom raised over £33 Million for charity last year? This is at the heart of what we do.

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All monies raised by Freemasons is from amongst themselves, they never ask for public donations.

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The main majorty of money raised is donated to the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF).

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Funded entirely through the generosity of Freemasons and their families, the Masonic Charitable Foundation is one of the largest grant-making charities in the country.

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Most of the support provided by the Masonic Charitable Foundation takes the form of financial grants to individuals and families to assist with daily living costs.  We can also award grants to provide specific items or services.

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A range of health and care needs, including medical and dental treatments, counselling and mobility aids or home adaptations are supported, with funding also available for respite, residential, nursing and dementia care.

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Our professional Advice and Support team offers confidential and practical guidance about the support available from the Masonic Charitable Foundation and many other organisations.

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In addition to the support we provide to Freemasons and their families, the Masonic Charitable Foundation awards millions of pounds each year to local and national charities that help vulnerable people, advance medical research and provide opportunities for young people.

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We also help to fund vital services such as hospices and air ambulances and regularly contribute to worldwide appeals for disaster relief.  In total, our support helps to improve the lives of thousands of people every year in England, Wales and internationally.

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The Foundation brings together the work of four national Charities which had been operating separately under various names since the early 18th Century.

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Local charities are supported every year, in fact the current Master is always asked to nominate charities he would like us to support during this year and then any monies raised at social activites will be donated to the nominated charities at the end of his year.